July 2, 2025

Library Hours • July 4th

Library Hours Update
Archer Library will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, July 7th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the main library hours & updates calendar.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

June 26, 2025

OneSearch Intro Sessions • Today!



Intro OneSearch Sessions
It's not too late to register and join us today, June 26th, for a preview of OneSearch and a Q&A session. See you soon!
  • 10 - 11 a.m. Archer Library Active Learning Lab: RSVP here
  • 6 - 7 p.m. Online via Teams:  RSVP here

    June 23, 2025

    OhioLINK Requests Resume

    With the new platform functional, OhioLINK requests and general circulation have returned.  If you need help using the new system for OhioLINK requests, call the information and circulation desk at 419-289- 5400 (ext 5400), contact us via chat, or send an email to library@shland.edu.

    June 20, 2025

    Live! New OneSearch & Catalog


    New OneSearch & Catalog is Live
    We're excited to announce that our new library services platform, Primo, is now live!  New sites have replaced our old (dated) library catalog, OhioLINK catalog, SearchOhio catalog, and OneSearch. Never fear, our collections remain the same.

    Introducing OneSearch Sessions
    Join us on Thursday, June 26th, for a preview of OneSearch and a Q&A session:
    • 10 - 11 a.m. Archer Library Active Learning Lab: No reservation needed
    • 6 - 7 p.m. Online via Teams:  RSVP here

      June 18, 2025

      Library Hours • Juneteenth


      Library Hours Update
      Archer Library will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Friday, June 20th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on main calendar.

      May 28, 2025

      Archer Library • Website Updates


      Library Website Updates
      In anticipation of our new library services platform, we are making both content and design updates to the library website which will enable us to better support the new catalog and discovery layer. The first wave of updates include:

      About the Library: Image Gallery
      Thanks to web content specialist Bethany Frazer, we have a new image gallery adjacent to the Welcome to Archer Library introductory information. Here we will feature photos from around Archer Library that spotlight different areas and resources, as well as important news & events.

      Library Mission & Vision
      Content, resources, and platform updates being made this summer support our stated mission and vision. Including these statements in a more prominent place is a natural progression of the same. Archer Library's mission and vision statements continue to be available on our Faculty & Staff page.

      Numismatics Center
      The Leo and Laura Thomas Numismatic Center now has its own web page. The Numismatic Center is located on the sixth floor of Archer Library. Visit their new page to discover more!

      May 27, 2025

      Reminder • Library Service Freeze

      Important Library Service Reminder

      OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and InterLibrary Loan book requests are currently paused through Monday, June 23.  The library catalog will be offline beginning Tuesday, June 3rd until our new catalog is available.

      Library databases are not impacted by these service pauses. 


      May 22, 2025

      Library Hours • Memorial Day


      Library Hours Update
      Archer Library will be closed, Monday, May 26th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our summer hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, May 27th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website.

      May 19, 2025

      May 23 • Library Services Freeze


      May 23:  Library Services Freeze
      May 23 - June 20, 2025

      We are excited to announce that as a member of the OhioLINK consortium Archer Library will be upgrading its library services platform to Ex Libris Alma/Primo in the summer of 2025.

      Our campus can expect an improved user experience with a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic articles, books and other kinds of library materials. As we get closer to “go live,” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition.

      In preparation for these beneficial enhanced library services, all OhioLINK libraries will pause requesting, lending and borrowing, beginning on May 23, 2025. OhioLINK library transactions will resume June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the release of our new library services platform. All Archer Library-owned and Ashland Theological Seminary Library-owned items will continue to circulate as normal.

      Learn more on our Library Services Platform Guide.
      Questions? email us at: library@ashland.edu.

      May 16, 2025

      Next Week: Library Services Freeze


      Reminder:  Library Services Freeze
      May 23 - June 20, 2025

      We are excited to announce that as a member of the OhioLINK consortium Archer Library will be upgrading its library services platform to Ex Libris Alma/Primo in the summer of 2025.

      Our campus can expect an improved user experience with a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic articles, books and other kinds of library materials. As we get closer to “go live,” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition.

      In preparation for these beneficial enhanced library services, all OhioLINK libraries will pause requesting, lending and borrowing, beginning on May 23, 2025. OhioLINK library transactions will resume June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the release of our new library services platform. All Archer Library-owned and Ashland Theological Seminary Library-owned items will continue to circulate as normal.

      If you have any questions, please email us at: library@ashland.edu.

      May 8, 2025

      Coming Soon: Library Services Freeze


      Coming Soon:  Library Services Freeze
      May 23 - June 20, 2025

      We are excited to announce that as a member of the OhioLINK consortium Archer Library will be upgrading its library services platform to Ex Libris Alma/Primo in the summer of 2025.

      Our campus can expect an improved user experience with a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic articles, books and other kinds of library materials. As we get closer to “go live,” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition.

      In preparation for these beneficial enhanced library services, all OhioLINK libraries will pause requesting, lending and borrowing, beginning on May 23, 2025. OhioLINK library transactions will resume June 20, 2025, in conjunction with the release of our new library services platform. All Archer Library-owned and Ashland Theological Seminary Library-owned items will continue to circulate as normal.

      Visit our Library Services Platform page to learn more.
      Questions?  Email us at: library@ashland.edu.

      May 5, 2025

      Archer Library • Summer Hours


      Summer Hours Schedule
      Archer Library's summer hours begin on Monday, May 5th 
      • Monday - Friday:  7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      • Saturday: Closed
      • Sunday: Closed

      Holiday Closures
      • Memorial Day, May 26
      • Junteenth, June 19
      • Independence Day, July 4th

      A complete listing of library hours and exceptions is located on our website and the main library hours and updates calendar.  Library hours are subject to change.

      May 2, 2025

      Reminder • Library Services Platform Migration


      About the Project
      As a member of the OhioLINK library consortium, Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library will be upgrading our library system software to Ex Libris's Alma and Primo VE, scheduled to go live on June 18, 2025. The new system will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch. All Libraries in OhioLINK are migrating to the new system.

      What Does This Mean?
      • New websites will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch sites. The library collections will remain the same, but the interface used to search them will look different.
      • There will be temporary interruptions to borrowing and requesting, purchase of new library materials, and updates to the library catalog.
      • Links to items and searches in the Ashland Library Catalog and the OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs will need to be updated.

      Visit our Library Services Platform Migration site for additional information about this project, including a project timeline, information for instructors, and a preview of the new Library catalog.

      April 30, 2025

      Library Hours • After Finals


      Archer Library Hours: After Finals
      • Thursday,  May 1:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Friday, May 2:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Saturday, May 3:  Closed
      • Sunday, May 4: Closed

      A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the main library calendar for hours & updates.  Our summer hours schedule begins on Monday, May 5th.

      April 23, 2025

      Finals • Extended Hours


      Extended Weekend Hours
      Archer Library is pleased to announce extended weekend hours prior to finals
      • Friday, April 25:  7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
      • Sataurday, April 26:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Sunday, April 27:  5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

      April 22, 2025

      The Therapy Dogs are here!


      Therapy Dogs Schedule
      Stop in and de-stress! The therapy dogs will be on the main floor of Archer Library following days:
      • Wednesday, 4/23: 1-3 p.m. and  5-7 p.m.
      • Thursday, 4/24: 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
      • Sunday, 4/27: 5-7 p.m.
      • Monday, 4/28: 5-7 p.m.

      April 21, 2025

      Library Service Platform Migration


      About the Project
      As a member of the OhioLINK library consortium, Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library will be upgrading our library system software to Ex Libris's Alma and Primo VE, scheduled to go live on June 18, 2025. The new system will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch. All Libraries in OhioLINK are migrating to the new system.

      What Does This Mean?
      • New websites will replace the existing Library Catalog, OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs, and OneSearch sites. The library collections will remain the same, but the interface used to search them will look different.
      • There will be temporary interruptions to borrowing and requesting, purchase of new library materials, and updates to the library catalog.
      • Links to items and searches in the Ashland Library Catalog and the OhioLINK/SearchOhio Catalogs will need to be updated.

      Visit our Library Services Platform Migration site for additional information about this project, including a project timeline, information for instructors, and a preview of the new Library catalog.

      April 14, 2025

      Library Hours • Easter Break


      Easter Break Hours
      • Wednesday, April 16 & Thursday, April 18
        7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      • Friday, April 18
        Closed
      • Saturday, April 19, & Sunday, April 20
        Closed
      The spring hours schedule resumes on Monday, April 21st.  A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website and available on the library's main calendar. Wishing you a joyous Easter Holiday break.

      April 9, 2025

      New eBook Collection • Gale


      African American History & the Black Experience 

      This Gale eBook resource is a curated collection of 27 essential eBooks that illuminate Black history, culture, and achievement. It covers a wide range of topics—from social activism and religious biographies to workplace challenges, mental health, and media representation. 

      These scholarly works provide deep insights into the African American experience. With unlimited, simultaneous access, this collection is an invaluable resource for students and faculty alike.

      View this collection on our A-Z Database List:  Gale eBooks African American History & the Black Experience.

      April 8, 2025

      National Library Worker Day



      Celebrating Library Workers

      Stop in today for a sweet treat in Archer Library. Visit the dessert table on Archer Library's main floor from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  National Library Week information is available on the Library Event Calendar.

      April 7, 2025

      National Library Week • April 6-12, 2025


      It's National Library Week!

      Stop in Archer Library and Ashland Theological Seminary Library and enjoy National Library Week programs and festivities. Visit the Library's Event calendar to learn more.

      April 3, 2025

      AI Student Workshop • Session 3


      Practical & Responsible Use of AI
      Session 3 • Prompts & AI
      Wednesday, April 9 at 4 p.m.

      Explore prompts and prompt engineering for research purposes. This session will include an overview of the CLEAR Framework for crafting effective prompts. Attendees will research a topic of their choice and evaluate responses. A professor using AI will share their insights. 

      April 2, 2025

      Kanopy Webinar • Register today!


      Kanopy Webinar • Introducing KBASE
      It's not too late to register!
      Presented by Hayley Block, Kanopy Account Executive
      April 3 @ 2-3 p.m.

      Introducing Kanopy KBASE, a streaming video platform curated specifically for academics. This collection includes films and documentaries in the Kanopy BASE collection range from core curricular subjects like Race and Class Studies, Sociology and Education, to subjects that cater to the whole student like Mental Health, Psychology and Health and Fitness.

      This webinar will include an overview of the collection, video performance rights, citation information and resources, and permissions to share videos in class. Best practices for using Kanopy videos in Blackboard will be included. There will be time for discussion and questions during this webinar.

      Registration
      This is an online event, registration is required. Event URLs will be sent via registration email. Register online @ https://ashland.libcal.com/event/14374162
       
      If you are unable to attend today's webinar in person, register for the event and we will send the recording when it becomes available. 

      Contact us if you have questions about this event: library@ashland.edu

      April 1, 2025

      OhioLINK Webinar: Wiley OA

       For Authors: OhioLINK Wiley Gold Open Access Author Workflow

      Join Wiley representatives on April 4 at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to learn about important changes to the Wiley Open Access workflow coming mid-May and article submission process for gold journals through OhioLINK’s publishing agreement.  This session is hosted by April Levy, OhioLINK.

      Wiley can answer any questions authors might have. If you cannot attend, but are interested in the content, the session recording will be sent to all registrants.

      Visit Archer Library's Event calendar to register. 


      March 31, 2025

      Scholastic Book Fair • Thank You



      Book Fair Thank you 

      Thank you for participating in the IRC and Archer Library's Scholastic Book Fair. It was wonderful seeing everyone excited to explore the book fair, share stories of book fairs past, and make a few new memories as well. 

      Remember, you can shop our Book Fair online through April,6, 2025 Book Fair online @
      https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity 

      #ScholasticBookFairs #IRCArcherLibrary #ArcherLibrary #Scholastic

      March 28, 2025

      Kanopy Webinar


      Kanopy Webinar • Introducing KBASE
      Presented by Hayley Block, Kanopy Account Executive
      April 3 @ 2-3 p.m.

      Introducing Kanopy KBASE, a streaming video platform curated specifically for academics. This collection includes films and documentaries in the Kanopy BASE collection range from core curricular subjects like Race and Class Studies, Sociology and Education, to subjects that cater to the whole student like Mental Health, Psychology and Health and Fitness.

      This webinar will include an overview of the collection, video performance rights, citation information and resources, and permissions to share videos in class. Best practices for using Kanopy videos in Blackboard will be included. There will be time for discussion and questions during this webinar.

      Registration
      This is an online event, registration is required. Event URLs will be sent via registration email. Register online @ https://ashland.libcal.com/event/14374162

      Contact us if you have questions about this event: library@ashland.edu

      March 27, 2025

      Last Day • Scholastic Book Fair

       A post shared by IRC Archer Library (@ircaulib)

      Scholastic Book Fair • Last Day! 

      All good things must come to an end. 

      Today is the last day of our Scholastic Book Fair. There's still time to stop in and visit. We are located in Archer Library's active learning lab (main floor) and will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. See you soon!

      March 26, 2025

      Shopping the Book Fair

       

      Shop the Book Fair!

      Thanks to everyone who has taken time to shop the fair! The Scholastic Book Fair is open through Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Join us in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor. 

      Book Fair Payment Methods • 

      This is a cashless book fair; we accept both chip and magnetic strip credit cards. Tap-to-pay options, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless chip cards are also accepted. 

      See you soon!

      Scholastic Book Fair • Sneak Peek!

      Stop in for a Visit

      The Scholastic Book Fair is open today (Wednesday) and Thursday (3/27) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  We are located in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor. 

      See you soon!

      March 24, 2025

      Scholastic Book Fair • We're Open Today!


      Scholastic Book Fair is Open!

      Stop in and visit the Scholastic Book Fair this week.  We will be open Monday, March 24th through Thursday, March 27th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

      Book Fair Payment Methods

      This will be a cashless book fair; we accept both chip and magnetic strip credit cards.  

      • Tap-to-pay options, such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless chip cards are also accepted.
      • Debit Cards that require a PIN are not accepted at this time.
      • Set up a Scholastic eWallet to shop the fair. Credit cards are used to set up eWallets.

      See you at the book fair!

      March 17, 2025

      Save the Date! Scholastic Book Fair

       A Scholastic Book Fair!

      The IRC is excited to announce that a #ScholasticBookFair is coming to Archer Library. Save the date!

      • Where? Join us in the Active Learning Lab, Archer Library main floor
      • When?  March 24 - March 27. 2025
      • Time?  9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

      Archer Library's #ScholasticBookFair is open to the Ashland University Community. See you soon!

      Visit our book fair website @ https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ashlanduniversity

      March 10, 2025

      Library Exhibit • Lewis & Clark

      Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis and Clark
      Exhibit Dates:  March 10 - April 18

      Located on the main floor of Archer Library, this exhibit focuses on the mapping used by Lewis and Clark as they traveled west across the United States. It highlights the maps that inspired Lewis and Clark and the people who helped them along the way, particularly Native Americans.

      Visit with Archer Library's curator librarian, Jessica Byers, in the library special books room from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday's during the exhibit to view our collection of Lewis & Clark resources.

       

      March 7, 2025

      AI Student Workshops • Session 2


      Practical & Responsible Use of AI 
      Session 2 • Projects & AI
      March 12 @ 4 p.m.

      Explore Dead Internet Theory using ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. This session will include developing prompts for searching and engaging with results. Attendees will create and revise prompts and discuss responses from each of the three AI platforms.

      March 3, 2025

      Event Canceled • OhioLINK Wiley OA Webinar

      If you registered for this webinar, Wiley will be sending cancellation notices via email.


      OhioLINK Wiley Open Access Author Workflow

      Join Wiley representatives on March 11 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn about changes to the Wiley Open Access workflow and article submission process for gold journals through OhioLINK’s publishing agreement. This session is hosted by April Levy, OhioLINK.

      Wiley can answer any questions authors might have. If you cannot attend, but are interested in the content, the session recording will be sent to all registrants.

      Visit Archer Library's Event calendar to learn more and register.

      February 27, 2025

      Archer Library • Spring Break Hours


      Spring Break Hours
      • Saturday, March 1 & Sunday, March, 2: Closed
      • Monday, March 3 - Friday, March, 7:  7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
      • Saturday, march 8 & Sunday, March 9: Closed
      A complete list of Archer Library hours and exceptions is located on the library website. Have a safe and enjoyable spring break!

      February 14, 2025

      OhioLINK Webinar: Wiley OA

      OhioLINK Wiley Open Access Author Workflow

      Join Wiley representatives on March 4 at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn about changes to the Wiley Open Access workflow and article submission process for gold journals through OhioLINK’s publishing agreement. This session is hosted by April Levy, OhioLINK.

      Wiley can answer any questions authors might have. If you cannot attend, but are interested in the content, the session recording will be sent to all registrants.

      Visit Archer Library's Event calendar to learn more and register.

      February 5, 2025

      AI Student Workshop Series


      Practical & Responsible Use of AI 

      This inaugural GenAI student workshop series is a collaborative project presented by the Instructional Resource Center, Writing and Communication Center, and Archer Library. 

      In this series of workshops, students will learn about the benefits and pitfalls of employing generative AI, or GenAI. While GenAI can be a great tool, it is critical to have a foundational understanding of the topic to be discussed in order ensure the information provided by the generators is indeed accurate and pertinent to your project. 

      Finally, this workshop will further your understanding of Ashland University’s official policy on the use of AI and will offer insights from a professor that both employs AI and lectures about the practical and appropriate employment of AI on assignments and projects. 

      Registration is Open!

      February 12, 2025 

      March 12, 2025 

      April 9, 2025 

      February 3, 2025

      IBISWorld: Webinar


      IBISWorld: Webinar
      Wednesday, February 26, 2025
      3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

      IBISWorld Overview
      Joe Mazur, IBISWorld Senior client Relationship Manager, will review the content available with Archer Library's IBISWorld membership. This webinar will include recent enhancements and features to the database. Best practices and insights regarding use of IBISWorld that may even go beyond the current use-case scenarios at Ashland University, will be featured.  There will be time for active conversation throughout the session and time for questions.

      Join us to learn more about how IBISWorld can be used for research and information. Event flyers are available on the registration page.

      Registration
      This is an online event, registration is required. Event URLs will be sent via registration email. Register online @ https://ashland.libcal.com/event/14093287

      Contact us if you have questions about this event: library@ashland.edu

      January 30, 2025

      Mango Languages: Webinar


      Mango Languages • Webinar
      Monday, February 24, 2025
      Online:  3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

      Database Introduction & Demo
      Ashland University now offers Mango Languages, an award-winning, evidence-based language learning software available to faculty and students. This demo will provide a general overview of the language-learning software, reviewing all the features and providing a lesson demonstration.

      Join us and learn how Mango Languages can best be used to achieve your language goals. An event flyer is available on the registration page.

      Registration
      This is an online event, registration is required. Event URLs will be sent via registration email. Register online @ https://ashland.libcal.com/event/14089814

      Contact us if you have questions about this event:
      library@ashland.edu

      January 21, 2025

      FASFA Information Table

      FASFA Table •
      Library main floor.


      Interested in getting help with your 25/26 FASFA? Stop by the FAFSA information table located on the main floor of Archer Library on Wednesday's from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 5th.

      Staff members will be available to answer questions.

      Be sure to check the library event calendar for any changes to the information table schedule.

      January 15, 2025

      MLK Holiday Hours


      Archer Library Hours Update
      The library will be closed Saturday, 1/18 through Monday, 1/20 for the MLK Holiday. Spring hours will resume on Tuesday, 1/21.  Holiday hours and exceptions are available on the library website and the main library calendar.

      January 14, 2025

      Update: Library Catalog



      Library Catalog Available

      Security issues have been resolved and access to Archer Library's catalog has been restored. Thank you for your patience.  If you have problems accessing the catalog, or your library account, please feel free to contact the library:

      • Library Circulation:  419-289-5400
      • Email: library@ashland.edu
      • Ask a Librarian Chat:  Library website

      Trial Database • Kanopy (KBASE) Demo


      Introducing KBASE 
      Archer Library is pleased to introduce a trial streaming video database, KBASE, or Kanopy Bundled Academic Subscription for Education.  This package from Kanopy includes thousands of streaming video titles specially curated for academic institutions. 

      Subject areas include: Art, Business, Education, Everyday Health,  Film Studies, Global Studies and Language, History, Law and Criminal Justice, Media and Communications, Music, Theater, and Dance, Political Science, Psychology, Sciences, and Sociology.

      BASE titles allow unlimited viewing with no additional charge. Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more. Visit the A-Z List to access this database trial.